Job Number J1126-0082
Job Title RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Job Type Casual
Union CUPE
City, Province, Country Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department CCP1/Palliative
Open Positions 1
Date Posted November 5, 2026
Closing Date November 11, 2026
Salary $37.459 - $39.800/Hour
Position Summary The CCP1/Palliative Unit is currently seeking a Casual Registered Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team.
Effective Date: November 16, 2026
Department/Unit/Program Description Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Continuing Care Program 1 (CCP1) is the home of the GERI Unit (Geriatric Engagement and Reintegration Unit). This unit is abilities-focused, embraces quality of life and encourages activation, mobilization and socialization. The goal is for patients to maintain function, leading to either a safe discharge home or to a long term care facility. Patients participate in group activation and recreation programming.
*** Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Nurses may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness ***
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Essential Qualifications Current registration and member in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario, compliant with the Qualified Standards and Standards of Practice for RPNs
BCLS or current CPR certification essential, on hire




Work Experience with non-invasive wound dressings required
Post diploma courses and/or specialty experience in rehabilitation, palliative care and/or gerontology. Commitment to principles of care in these specialty areas is required
Demonstrated skill in provision of supportive care for patients & families in complex situations
Demonstrated skill in safe/correct techniques for transferring and positioning patients
Experience with and demonstrated skill in providing client - centred care models
Experience in a high performance interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families and professional team members, and community partners
Professional practice reflects Ross Memorial corporate and CCP Program vision, values and goals
Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
Preferred Qualifications Physical Assessment Course preferred (if not part of diploma program)
Trained in Epic - training can be provided, but must pass required testing.
Hours of Work Must be available to work 8 hour shifts (days, evenings and nights) and 12 hour shifts on days Monday to Sunday on a rotating schedule, and may include shifts every other weekend. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.

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📌 RPN Registered Practical Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 Ross Memorial Hospital
📍 Ontario